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Yonie Skiba was born in Ethiopia. At 8-years-old she immigrated to Israel and today she lives in kibbutz Evron with her family.
She opened her business, Mavrhatey – Ethiopian Experience, in 2007 out of love for the Land of Israel and because she wanted to shed light and tell the story of Ethiopian Jews.
The word Mavrhatey means ‘her light’, and today Yonie is passing on her light and the Ethiopian community’s light to those who come visit. Mavrhatey offers an authentic experience for groups and families, including the traditional Ethiopian hospitality ceremony Buna, music, dance, visiting an Ethiopian house, tasting traditional food and a variety of workshops such as stories about the journey and absorption in Israel, cooking workshops and more.
Yonie Skiba left Ethiopia when she was 8 years old, and came to Israel. Mavrhatey – means “her light”, and passing on this light is Mavrhatey’s main goal.
Western Galilee Now is a registered non-profit grassroots organization (NGO) promoting awareness and appreciation for the region’s boutique wines, beers, food and produce, along with its cultural diversity, its historic traditions and the area’s scenic routes nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea acting as a Chamber of Commerce to boutique tourism operators in the region.
We expose the visitors to the unique heritage and hospitality through workshops, culinary events, art, music, guides tours, festivals and also through our Tourist Information Center in Akko, owned by JNF USA which we were chosen to operate since Jan. 2016.
Our vision is to develop local and foreign tourism based on close cooperation between all the interested parties in the region.
Come and Taste Experience Discover – the Westen Galilee is NOW!
